Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some dried figs from Turkiye may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. Too much aflatoxin can make you sick.
What's happening? France found too much aflatoxin in dried figs from Turkiye. These figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkiye, check the package. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the figs. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: France
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